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    Tire width

    I have spare tire wheel wells in both fender. I'm having a hard time getting spares in and out. I can let the air out, but then I have to pump them up in order use them. I understand some tires company that make a narrower tries. I need two new spare and I might buy ones that go in and out...
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    40 Ford brakes

    I had all my drums turned on my 40 Ford, the shoes were arches to match the drums, they were bled and adjusted by a well known and respected brake shop. I have a Farley hard pedal, but it's very close to the floor. Kind of scary. I never know if I'll have brakes or if the pedal will go all the...
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    slant window windshield won't close all the way

    Good afternoon, I'm reassembling my S/W four door after painting. But now the windshield is hitting the sill above the tank. This sill is bowed out but the windshield is straight and it's hitting the top edge ow the sill. Bratton calls this sill the ( windshield to gas tank filler trim. page...
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    Door lock mechanism drawings on a slant window

    This is a follow up on an earlier thread. The outside right side handle on my Slant Window will not turn. I have used the correct locking handler, a back door handle, even a screw driver. But the striker moves in no more than an 1/8 th of an inch. With the inside handle I get full travel of the...
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    boor lock problem

    Good afternoon, I took the door handles off my 31 2dr S/W to have it painted. I've been able to open the right front door by the inside handle. But when I reinstall the outside locking handle, I can't get it to turn. It's like its locked. Tried the key, that didn't help. has anyone had this...
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    Thermostat -= Yes or No

    I just had my radiator rodded out and I plan on replacing both the hoses. my question-should I continue run a thermostat. I have one in my old hose now, but sometimes it over heats on hills? Not many hills here in Florida, but last year in Tennessee, it was a little hilly.
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    reassembly after painting

    Gentleman, I know there's a lot of people on the form that have done this, but it's my first time and I meed some advice on assembling my Slant Window after it was painted. All four fenders, running boards, and the windshield were removed and now it's time to put it back together. I have no...
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    Oil leak in my 40

    Gentelmen I need help. I have an oil leak from the rear main seal, anyway, I think that's where it's coming from. I'm using 50 weight oil hoping that would help, but there are 6 or 8 drops per minute dripping off the cotter pin. I guess my questions for this group are, is there a way to stop the...
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    Ford is upside down

    My 40 Ford steering wheel is 3 turns from stop to stop. If I center the steering wheel 1.5 and 1.5 turns, my horn botton with Ford stripped is upside down. If I adjust the pitman shaft I can jet Ford upright, but leaves me with 2 turns one way and 1 turn the other way. The car has a droped axle...
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    wheel spacers

    I'm looking for a set two or four wheel spacers for my 40 Ford. 5 at 5 1/2 one in thick. 352 208 6359
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    Wanted fender

    I'm looking for a 31 right fender with a well if possible. Or if someone has a fender thats been damaged except for the aera where well is, please let me know. My fender was hit on the side along the well, and I can weld in a piece. John Chandler 352 208 6359
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    31 headlight bar

    Does anyone have a good way to remove the head light bar inter bolts with out scratching it or the fender. The last two bars I removed, the inside bolts would not come out easily. I'm sure Henery had an easy method. I'm not smart enough to fiegure it out. John
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    S/W fender

    I'm looking for a right front weled fender for my 31 S/W. John 352 208 6359
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    40 Ford grill guard

    I'm looking for a 40 Ford grill guard with the brackets. Thanks John 352 208 6359
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    40 Ford heater switch

    I need a 40 Ford heater switch for a heater that has four wires coming out of it. Thanks John 352 208 6359
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    Converting a 6 volt heater to 12 volt

    I have a 40 ford that has been changed over to 12 volts using an after market wiring harness with no heater switch. There's a 4 wire harness coming out of the heater and not hooked up. I assume it's a 6 volt. Do I try to find a 12 volt motor or is there a way to rewire this heater? Hi and low...
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    For sale 1931 Slant Window.

    I'm offering my rust free Slant Window for sale. Very straight car, Mitchell OD, H&H "B" motor with inserts, high compression head and full presure oil system with filter, 12 volt alternator, professional installed AC designed for the "A", and 4 new tires. Call 352 208 6359 John
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    40 Ford Posie reverse eye front spring

    For sale-- Posie 42 3/8 " reverse eye front spring part #580-2040. List at Speedway is $174.99. I'm asking $125 plus shipping. It's been on the car for about a year and a half. With a 4" dropped axle and this spring, the car was to low, so I replaced the Posie with the stock axle. any questions...
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    40 Fords Bob Drake bumper guards unused

    I have a set of four bumper from Bob Drake. These have never been used. They're listed in his catalog for $160. I'll let these go for $120 plus shipping.
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    40 Ford oil leak

    I've had my 40 Ford for about about 5 months and decided it was time to change the oil and give the under carriage a good look. I was under the car once before but I hadn't changed the oil. Theres an oil leak around the transmission shift leavers. I bought new seals but I can't see how the arms...
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